Recall Cases 2022 (May)
31 May 2022
PRODUCT RECALLS / ALERTS
Below you will find a monthly summary of product recalls and alerts in Europe (Source “RAPEX”) and the U.S. (Source “CPSC”).
Europe
The following 15 alerts regarding textile & leather products were reported between week 17 and week 20 of 2022
Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
Chemicals |
1 |
Gloves |
1 |
Shirt |
|
1 |
Baby shoes |
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Injuries |
1 |
Children's blouse |
3 |
Children's dress |
|
Injuries, Strangulation |
4 |
Children's sports outfit |
1 |
Children's blouse |
|
Strangulation |
2 |
Children's hoodie |
1 |
Children's bikini |
The following 37 alerts regarding Childcare articles, equipment and toys were reported between week 17 and week 20 of 2022.
Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
Chemicals |
11 |
Toys slime
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive not with EN 71-3. |
1 |
Double felt tip pens
The felt pens' ink contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-10 and EN 71-11. |
|
1 |
Balloons
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-12. |
|
1 |
Fancy dress
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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2 |
Plastic doll
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
|
1 |
Bouncing toy
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Choking |
1 |
Toy clarinet
The keys of the instrument detach too easily, resulting in small parts. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with EN 71-1. |
2 |
Puffer toy
The product can easily release small parts (eyes). It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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2 |
Plush and softs toys
Small parts can easily detach. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
|
1 |
Toy gun
The foam projectiles are too small. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
|
3 |
Toy truck, car and tractor
Small parts can easily detach. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
|
1 |
Rattle toy
Small parts can easily detach. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
|
1 |
Toy duck
The eyes of the toy can be easily detached. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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Choking, Damage to hearing |
1 |
Toy flute
The mouthpiece of the flute detaches easily, generating a small part. The sound pressure level is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
Choking, Strangulation |
1 |
Soft toy
The toy has a small part (metal ring) which can easily detach. Furthermore, there is a long cord attached to the toy, which may get wrapped around the child's neck and lead to strangulation. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
Damage to hearing |
1 |
Referee toy set
The sound pressure level is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
1 |
Musical instruments
The noise level is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
|
1 |
Whistles
The noise level is too high. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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Health risk / other |
1 |
Children's car seat
The products are not produced according to the required type of approval since the approval was limited to another version of the seat with different material and a ceramic white back and body. There is therefore no guarantee that the products fulfil the health and safety requirements corresponding to the type of approval and the products may not properly protect users in the event of a car crash. It does not comply with Regulation UN/ECE No 44-04. |
Injuries |
1 |
Baby swing
The lateral swing angle is too large, and there is no protection from a restraining system. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 16232. |
1 |
Plastic swing
The swing is not sufficiently resistant to load. As a consequence, under load, the seat may separate from the rope and the child may fall off the swing. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-8. |
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Suffocation |
1 |
Baby teether, teething toy
The mushroom head of the soother can flip around creating a very tight suction which can block the airways (nose and mouth) of a child, causing suffocation. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
The following 13 alerts regarding hard goods/ miscellaneous goods were reported between week 17 and 20 of 2022.
Types of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
Blow, break, bruise, fracture, concussion, sprain, dislocation |
1 |
Bits for horses
The plastic connectors of the bit become brittle and can break. A rider could lose control of the horse, fall and suffer injuries. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive. |
Burns, Injuries |
1 |
Pressure cooker
Due to a failure of the security system, the product can open while under pressure and may propel the lid and contents, which would be at a very high temperature. It does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive nor with EN 12778. |
Chemicals |
3 |
Jewellery
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
5 |
Jewellery
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Hairpin
The metal material of the hairpins contains an excessive amount of cadmium and lead. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Pruning shears
The handles of the pruning shears contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Injuries |
1 |
Kick scooter
The bolts securing the connection of the steering tube to the footboard can loosen up, which may result in the steering tube and the footboard disconnecting from each other. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive. |
UK
OPSS issues Product Safety Alerts on the UK market. The following The following 6 alerts regarding textiles & leather products were reported between week 17 and week 20 of 2022.
Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
Fire |
1 |
Cushion covers |
Burn, injuries |
1 |
Children’s pajamas |
Fire and burn |
1 |
Heated blankets |
Burn, injuries |
2 |
Children’s robes |
Choking and laceration |
1 |
Jumpsuits, rompers, snap suits, baby dresses and bibs |
OPSS issues Product Safety Alerts on the UK market. The following 5 alerts regarding toys & childcare products were reported between week 17 and week 20 of 2022.
Types of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
Choking and injuries |
1 |
Magnetic Balls
The small (high powered) magnetic balls were found to fit in a small parts cylinder. |
Choking |
1 |
Highchair
The tray arm caps can break off. |
Injuries |
1 |
Pushchair and Carrycot
There is a tipping issue with the carrycot, so there is potential for a small child to fall out when the product is in use. |
1 |
Baby Mirror
The sharp edge of mirror is exposed when you push on the silicone bear cover. |
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Suffocation |
1 |
Mushroom Teether
The head of the mushroom may flip around, creating a tight suction. |
U.S.
From 21 April 2022 to 20 May of 2022, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:
3 recalls regarding Toys and childcare products
Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
Choking |
1 |
Wooden Push Toys
The toy’s rolling cylinder can separate, exposing the balls inside. |
1 |
Woven Bunny Baskets
The bunny basket’s eyes can detach. |
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Burn |
1 |
Baby Bottles
Hot liquids in the bottle can cause the bumper to shrink, making the bottle tilt over spilling out contents. |
1 recall regarding furniture
Hazard |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
Fall |
1 |
School Classroom Stack Chairs
The weld on the chair’s frame can fail. |